Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
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Beebom Score
71
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Nona-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
